Houtzdale 61 Average
Houtzdale Livability #1,307 ranked city in Pennsylvania#16,891 ranked city in the USARanks better than 42% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Houtzdale

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    The cost of living in this region is notably lower than the national average, encompassing everyday goods, housing, utilities, transportation and health care expenses.

  • Housing

    High scores in the housing category are attributed to this area, possibly pointing to a favorable home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.

  • Health & Safety

    Achieving a high health and safety score relies on factors including great air quality and convenient access to vital health facilities such as hospitals, doctors, clinics and police stations.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A large portion of amenities are not ideally situated within walking distance, potentially requiring residents to utilize a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Access to public transportation in this particular area may be limited, which can result in longer-than-average commute times to reach workplaces.

  • Employment

    Low income levels and high unemployment rates results in a low score in the employment category. It could prove difficult to find well-paying employment in this area.

  • Ratings

    Surveys and polls conducted by AreaVibes with residents of the area revealed unfavorable results concerning the walkability of amenities, the availability of parks and public transit access.

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      Houtzdale transportation information

      Statistic Houtzdale Pennsylvania National
      Average one way commute29min26min26min
      Workers who drive to work87.4%76.5%76.4%
      Workers who carpool6.9%8.5%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%5.6%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.5%0.6%
      Workers who walk1.3%3.8%2.8%
      Working from home2.8%4.2%4.6%
      Source: The Houtzdale, PA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).